Infinity Renaissance 90 questions


Hi fellow AG'ers, I have just pulled the trigger & purchased a pair of Ren 90's in black ash & had some newbie questions for more experienced members. Firstly as they are still shipping from the US, I'd love to know what finish (Black ash or blonde oak) you prefer? In my case, a micky mouse pair came up for sale at the right price in Black ash, so I grabbed them..

Also, I will be initially running my Rens with a Classe Cap-2100 integrated amp which has been bench tested at 235watts/4 ohms. I know most punters advocate giving them 400 watts per channel, so what do you think? (although the Classe has a truckload of current to compensate). I should mention I plan on upgrading to a Ca-2200 pa & AR Reference 3 in a few years, but for now, the Cap will doing regular duties.

Finally, I would be interested to hear from any members who have re-wired their Rens & had a high-end external crossover built & what results you got? I am planning a very high end x-over mod & re-wire of my Rens with Acoustic Zen wire next year and would appreciate any suggestions.

Cheers!
melbguy1
I just saw this discussion now, are any other Ren 90 owners/enthusiasts still here?
Hi, I owned the R.90 and am sure that black ash version was
more expensive. Regarding the X-over I would only subsitute
electrolitic caps. Ie when you eventualy want to sell them
you will never get the money spend on exotic parts back.

Regards,
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The black ash was the same cost as the blonde ash.

It was the piano black finish that added an additional $3k to the cost. The piano black is extremely rare.
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